360° UPSC Mains Analysis
Census 2027 self-enumeration process begins in Chennai
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Locations
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Climate & Geology
The region experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate, receiving the majority of its rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (October-December). It lies in Seismic Zone III (moderate risk) and is highly vulnerable to cyclonic storms, coastal flooding, and severe water stress.
Physical Context
Chennai is situated on the flat coastal plains of the Coromandel Coast in southeast India, bordering the Bay of Bengal. The terrain is low-lying with an average elevation of 6 meters, intersected by the Cooum and Adyar rivers and the Buckingham Canal.
Resource Significance
As the 'Gateway to South India', Chennai is a major maritime trade hub with two major ports (Chennai Port and Ennore Port). It is a leading economic powerhouse driven by automobile manufacturing, IT services, and healthcare, though constrained by acute groundwater depletion.
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